Djax-Re-Up

Sex-N-R 001 (Vocal Mix)

You may be familiar with the work of Reeko, the Pole Group co-founder and Spanish auteur whose furious techno has expanded the definitions of his genre and piqued clubfloors over the last decade; Juan Rico’s alias has galvanised the world of electronic music like few can. Over the course of his active years he’s worked on a parallel body of work under the pseudonym Architectural, at first in the shadows of anonymity, now coming into the light. Through this second epithet he channels a more fluid sound, one that uses much of the same percussive scaffolding but goes deeper. The project began back in 2010 with a string of releases on his self-titled and newly pressed label and the 2012 release of Peacetime on Semantica Records, cementing his rise as a deft and mysterious talent from the Asturian coast. The intrigue continued with a fusing of his two projects in 2013, a Reeko and Architectural release on his native Pole Group entitled The Blue Album, a dialogue between the two visions, harsh kicks of the first fused with the trailing reverb of the latter. The next two years saw a pair of releases develop the sound he’d built via his own label and Dutch imprint Wolfskull. In tandem, his sets at Tresor, Printworks, Robert Johnson, Bassiani, Awakenings and his local festival LEV have brought his heavy atmospherics to a wider audience. His sound is primal, dubby and immersive, the output of many years of sonic research and collaboration, paced-out and rich with intelligent details. Here, for one of the most important mixes in this long running series, comes Bassiani Podcast 252, a truly singular piece recorded back in November from this paragon of experimental techno.

@architectural-1

Bassiani invites Architectural / Podcast #252

"We wanted to let go of everything we know." The Berghain residents talk about underground values, leaving behind expectations and their collaborative album, LAYER ONE.

Berghain residents and now frequent collaborators Ben Klock and Fadi Mohem have become synonymous with the classic, no frills aesthetic that's come to define the Berlin institution's sound, with one exception: their newest LP, LAYER ONE. The album sees them step away from techno in a listening experience that explores IDM, ambient and experimental electronic music with guest vocal appearances by UK artists Cobey Sey and Flowdan.

In this Exchange, they talk to Chloe Lula about this departure from their typical style, which imagines a post-human world where AI reigns supreme. They also reflect on building generational bridges in the music industry; how their respective ideas of success have changed; underground values and sensibilities; and why the ethos of an earlier era continues to inform their work. 

Klock also revisits the decade that's elapsed since his last RA interview, including why he's chosen to return to the studio after years on the road, his unexpected career as a DJ and the key to long-lasting relevance in a scene that doesn't slow down. Listen to the episode in full.

EX.757 Ben Klock and Fadi Mohem

Hope you enjoy!

Music is able to lift you into other dimensions, so come with me through this portal and immerse into the depths of my record collection.

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Portal Episode 72 by Markus Suckut

Episode six of Tools & Weapons by https://soundcloud.com/roseen-official.

Tracklist:
1 - Arne Weinberg - Parabol (AW-Recordings)
2 - Scion - Emerge 1 (Scion Versions)
3 - Trancesetters - Drive (Touché)
4 - Function - F4 (Synewave)
5 - Jeroen Search - Neutral (Figure SPC)
6 - Sirko Müller - Voodoo (Tokomak)
7 - Savas Pascalidis - Nightshades (Non Series)
8 - Jeff Mills - 4 Art (Axis)
9 - Steve Rachmad - Disturbance (Drumcode)
10 - Dold - Blush (Mutual Rytm)
11 - Luke Hess - Hiketeria (DeepLabs)
12 - Erik Jabari - Stone Rise (Erik Jabari)
13 - Volpe & Elias. - Process (a.r.t.less)
14 - Ray Kajioka - Nord Hammer (Frameworks)
15 - Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell - Datamaskin (MindTrip)
16 - Function - Existenz feat. Robert Owens (Tresor)
17 - Sven Väth - Augenblick, Sensorama Railway Mix (Virgin)
18 - Convextion - Interlude 1 (Down Low Music)

TAW006 - Roseen

Laura van Hal is my guest in Portal the Podcast Episode 73. We’ve met last December where we both were invited by Pax Romana for a crazy night at Radion, Amsterdam alongside lots of other great artists. I really enjoyed dancing to her opening set and invited her for the series. She recorded an amazing set for us, from dub to techno. 

In the first 60 minutes it’s my turn. I digged out some classics from the shelve as well as some yet unreleased stuff for you. 

Hope you enjoy!

Music is able to lift you into other dimensions, so come with me through this portal and immerse into the depths of my record collection.

www.markussuckut.com

Portal Episode 73 by Markus Suckut and Laura van Hal

REC 34 w/ Ancient Methods b2b UVB

Back in August 2024, in the final stretch of summer, Ancient Methods b2b UVB took us on a three-hour ride to the end of time and back. A post-industrial vortex pulled us in, where deep mechanical grooves met tight rhythmic control in a set that was both punishing and hypnotic. The pacing was expertly crafted, grinding tension, explosive peaks, and moments of eerie restraint, all delivered with a raw, analog-driven energy that kept the floor locked in. Enjoy an extract of their journey right here. 

▪️ Soundcloud: @ancient-methods & @uvb
▪️ Resident ra.co/dj/ancientmethods & ra.co/dj/uvb
▪️ Instagram: instagram.com/ancientmethods/ & instagram.com/uvb_music/
▪️ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ancientmethods1 & www.facebook.com/uvbmusic


Ancient Methods b2b UVB ― Recorded Live at Fuse (31.08.24)

TECH CLUBBERS PODCAST W/ ANSWER CODE REQUEST

Patrick Gräser, better known as Answer Code Request, has carved out a distinctive niche in the techno landscape with his hybrid musical style. His innovative approach, characterized by a fusion of pad-driven harmonies, intricate breaks, and an industrial tone, has set him apart since his emergence on the esteemed Ostgut Ton label in 2012.
This breakthrough led to a prestigious residency at Berghain, further cementing his influence in the scene. Gräser’s work, including various releases and remixes for notable labels such as Ostgut Ton, MDR, Dolly Deluxe, and Monkeytown Records, has garnered widespread acclaim.
Gräser’s journey from a forest workshop near his hometown to the forefront of techno is marked by his wide-ranging musical tastes. His nights, spent mixing records from Hardwax and Delirium, contributed to the development of his characteristic sound, a blend that includes elements of jungle, drum ‘n’ bass, Detroit, IDM, and UK bass. This unique amalgamation of styles is evident in his early releases on Music Man and his own ACR imprint, showcasing a talent that transcends traditional techno boundaries.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/answercoderequest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/answercoderequest
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/answercoderequest

Answer Code Request - Tech Clubbers Podcast #400

Taking over the RYC waves this week, Tokyo’s finest Mari Sakurai punches in with a helluva 2-hour treat by way of introduction. Working her way in the gap betwixt post-industrial opacity and heavy-duty brutalism, Mari has been slowly but surely making a name for herself with uncompromising sets spanning everything from cool-handed big room pound to mazy abstraction and other bursts of mind-altering sonics from way deep. Known for cutting a path of destruction with every of her mixes, her RYC offering doesn’t depart from such intentions, and we’re invited to a smorgasbord of claustrophobic hi-tech onslaughts and a string of purely exhilarating, apex-seeking momentums. Hi-voltage shockwave due for impact imminently. 

soundcloud.com/marisakurai


Reclaim Your City 641 | Mari Sakurai

Hailing from Goiânia, Brazil, Marcal is a rare bright light who swiftly ascended to prominence in the electronic music scene. With an instantly recognisable signature sound, Marcal’s dancefloor destroyers have very quickly become some of the most played tracks in contemporary electronic music. 

Drawing influence from the vibrant rhythms and shamanistic traditions of his Brazilian heritage, he merges his futuristic sound-design with a powerful low-end and psychedelic atmospheres to create the perfect alchemy of some seriously mind-blowing tribalistic grooves.

Equally commanding behind the decks, Marcal delivers legendary sets at institutions across the globe like Bassiani, Berghain, Gare, LoFi and more. Tune in now for a trip deep into a jungle of primal grooves and dense psychedelia.   

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MNMT 468 : Marcal

Recorded live from Fold, London for the Re:sistance on April 25th 2025. 

It was a true honour playing in the main room on one of my favorite sound systems ever. This set will forever be burnt into my memory as its one of the most enjoyable time I've had behind the decks. Big love and thanks for the Fold team for listening and allowing my the privalege to play in the main room. 

Comment for IDs, I won't gate-keep. I'll make download available at 100,000,000 likes.

All for the sake of the sound, 
Ferg. 

Fergus Sweetland @ Fold London - April 25th 2025

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